Finding the Third Proportional to 544,236 and 1,177,122
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Solution
The third proportional to 544,236 and 1,177,122 is: 2,545,984.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
544,236 : 1,177,122 = 1,177,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
544,236/1,177,122 = 1,177,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
544,236x = 1,177,122 × 1,177,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
544,236x = 1,385,616,202,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,385,616,202,884/544,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,545,984.10
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